Form 8-K - Current report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2024

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

1-4221

73-0679879

(State or other jurisdiction of
Incorporation)

(Commission File
Number)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

222 North Detroit Avenue

Tulsa, OK 74120

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(918) 742-5531

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock ($0.10 par value)	HP	NYSE

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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On July 24, 2024, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. This information is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits


Exhibit Number			DESCRIPTION
99.1			Helmerich & Payne, Inc. earnings release dated July 24, 2024.
104			Cover page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


			HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

			By:			/s/ William H. Gault
			Name:			William H. Gault
			Title: Date:			Corporate Secretary July 24, 2024


			Exhibit 99.1

NEWS RELEASE

July 24, 2024

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC. ANNOUNCES FISCAL THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

•The Company reported fiscal third quarter net income of $89 million, or $0.88 per diluted share; including select items(1)of $(0.04) per diluted share

•The North America Solutions ("NAS") segment exited the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 with 146 active rigs and recognized revenue per day of $39,800/day with associated direct margins(2) per day of $20,300/day during the quarter

•Quarterly NAS operating income increased $16 million sequentially; while direct margins(2) increased by $6 million to $277 million, as revenues increased by $6 million to $620 million and expenses remained relatively flat at $343 million

•H&P's NAS segment anticipates exiting the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 between 147-153 active rigs

•On June 5, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly base cash dividend of $0.25 per share and a supplemental cash dividend of $0.17 per share; both dividends are payable on August 30, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 16, 2024

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) reported net income of $89 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, from operating revenues of $698 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to net income of $85 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, from operating revenues of $688 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The net income per diluted share for the third and second quarters of fiscal year 2024 include net $(0.04) and net $0.00 of after-tax gains and losses, respectively, comprised of select items(1). For the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, select items were comprised of:

•$0.06 of after-tax gains related to the non-cash fair market value adjustments to our equity investments

•$(0.10) of after-tax losses related to a Blue Chip Swap transaction and non-recurring professional service fees

Net cash provided by operating activities was $197 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $144 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024.

Helmerich & Payne | 1437 South Boulder Ave. | Suite 1400

Tulsa, OK 74119 | 918.588.5190 | helmerichpayne.com

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July 24, 2024

President and CEO John Lindsay commented, "Our financial results for the third fiscal quarter continue to demonstrate the resilience of our strategy in the North America Solutions segment. Once again, it was particularly notable, that despite a more sizeable decline in the overall industry rig count, our NAS active rig count remained relatively stable during the third fiscal quarter which is a reflection of H&P’s unyielding focus on providing value to our customers. On the international front, the Company's first super-spec FlexRig® arrived in Saudi Arabia, which is another step in our strategy to increase our operational presence in the region.

"Macro headwinds, both directly and indirectly related to the oil and gas industry, persist and are still causing a more cautionary outlook for the industry. With the cyclical nature of our industry, we are hopeful that these will subside and bring about a more positive outlook for the industry in the coming quarters. Contractual churn remains prevalent in the U.S. market, but our people are doing a good job managing through this. We expect the churn to continue and as we have seen in recent summers, we also anticipate our active rig count to be flat with perhaps a modest incline heading into our fiscal year-end.

"Activity levels in the International Solutions segment in the fourth fiscal quarter are expected to remain consistent with the third fiscal quarter with the exception that the first of the eight Saudi Arabia rigs is expected to commence work in the fiscal fourth quarter once contractual acceptance procedures are completed. The preparation work for the remaining seven super-spec rigs is progressing as planned with export dates expected through the balance of the calendar year. We are looking forward to working with Saudi Aramco and building a long-term, valuable relationship with our new customer.

Senior Vice President and CFO Mark Smith also commented, "Currently, we expect our active NAS rig count in the fourth fiscal quarter to remain consistent with our third fiscal quarter average. Accordingly, our NAS direct margin guidance also remains relatively consistent with the level recognized during the third fiscal quarter. Contract economics remain the cornerstone of our NAS strategy and we do not anticipate the same level of volatility or correlation to overall rig counts that we have experienced in the past. Recent quarterly results continue to provide evidence of that.

“The Company returned another $42 million to shareholders in the form of base and supplemental dividends during the quarter and the Board of Directors declared the fourth and final installment of the supplemental dividend under the 2024 Supplemental Shareholder Return Plan. Looking ahead, we have just begun the process of establishing our fiscal 2025 capital budget and preliminarily we believe the projected maintenance and walking rig conversions capex will be similar to fiscal 2024 levels with the biggest swing factor related to any international tender awards that would result in additional capex. As part of its budgeting process for the fiscal year ahead, the Company continuously evaluates the uses of cash and capital allocation priorities.”

John Lindsay concluded, “The Company will continue to execute as it always has with a customer-centric approach and safety focus, which is ingrained in our Company culture. We look forward to commencing work in Saudi Arabia and taking advantage of additional opportunities as those arise in the coming quarters."

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Operating Segment Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024

North America Solutions:

This segment had operating income of $163.4 million compared to operating income of $147.1 million during the previous quarter. The increase in operating income was primarily attributable to a higher direct margin and the prior quarter experiencing higher depreciation and research and development expenses. Direct margin(2) increased by $6.0 million to $277.4 million sequentially.

International Solutions:

This segment had an operating loss of $4.8 million compared to operating income of $3.6 million during the previous quarter. The decrease in operating income was mainly due to recommissioning expenses for rigs that will be exported to Saudi Arabia and related start-up costs. Direct margin(2) during the third fiscal quarter was $0.4 million compared to $8.4 million during the previous quarter. Current quarter results included a $2.1 million foreign currency loss compared to a $0.5 million foreign currency loss in the previous quarter.

Offshore Gulf of Mexico:

This segment had operating income of $5.0 million compared to operating income of $0.1 million during the previous quarter. Direct margin(2) for the quarter was $7.6 million compared to $2.9 million in the previous quarter. The increase in operating income was primarily attributable to rigs moving to full operating rates earlier than planned.

Operational Outlook for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024

North America Solutions:

•We expect North America Solutions direct margins(2) to be between $260-$280 million

•We expect to exit the quarter between approximately 147-153 contracted rigs

International Solutions:

•We expect International Solutions direct margins(2) to be between $(2)-$2 million, exclusive of any foreign exchange gains or losses

•Projected International Solutions direct margins(2) for the fourth fiscal quarter are inclusive of approximately $6-$8 million of rig preparation and start-up expense related to our Saudi Arabia operations, higher than previous guidance as some costs shifted from the third fiscal quarter into the fourth fiscal quarter

Offshore Gulf of Mexico:

•We expect Offshore Gulf of Mexico direct margins(2) to be between $6-$8 million

Other Estimates for Fiscal Year 2024

•Gross capital expenditures are still expected to be approximately $500 million;

▪Ongoing asset sales that include reimbursements for lost and damaged tubulars and sales of other used drilling equipment offset a portion of the gross capital expenditures, and are now expected to total approximately $45 million in fiscal year 2024

•Depreciation for fiscal year 2024 is now expected to be approximately $400 million

•Research and development expenses for fiscal year 2024 are now expected to be roughly $40 million

•General and administrative expenses for fiscal year 2024 are now expected to be approximately $250 million

•Cash taxes to be paid in fiscal year 2024 are still expected to be approximately $150-$200 million

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Select Items(1) Included in Net Income per Diluted Share

Third quarter of fiscal year 2024 net income of $0.88 per diluted share included a net impact $(0.04) per share in after-tax gains and losses comprised of the following:

•$0.06 of non-cash after-tax gains related to fair market value adjustments to equity investments

•$(0.05) of after-tax losses on a Blue Chip Swap transaction to repatriate cash to the U.S. from Argentina

•$(0.05) of after-tax losses related to non-recurring professional service fees

Second quarter of fiscal year 2024 net income of $0.84 per diluted share included $0.00 in after-tax losses comprised of the following:

•$0.03 of non-cash after-tax gains related to fair market value adjustments to equity investments

•$(0.03) of after-tax losses related to research and development expenses associated with an asset acquisition

Conference Call

A conference call will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. (ET) with John Lindsay, President and CEO, Mark Smith, Senior Vice President and CFO, and Dave Wilson, Vice President of Investor Relations, to discuss the Company’s third quarter fiscal year 2024 results. Dial-in information for the conference call is (800) 225-9448 for domestic callers or (203) 518-9814 for international callers. The call access code is ‘Helmerich’. You may also listen to the conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet by logging on to the Company’s website at http://www.helmerichpayne.com and accessing the corresponding link through the investor relations section by clicking on “Investors” and then clicking on “News and Events - Events & Presentations” to find the event and the link to the webcast.

About Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

Founded in 1920, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (H&P) (NYSE: HP) is committed to delivering industry leading levels of drilling productivity and reliability. H&P operates with the highest level of integrity, safety and innovation to deliver superior results for its customers and returns for shareholders. Through its subsidiaries, the Company designs, fabricates and operates high-performance drilling rigs in conventional and unconventional plays around the world. H&P also develops and implements advanced automation, directional drilling and survey management technologies. At June 30, 2024, H&P's fleet included 232 land rigs in the United States, 23 international land rigs and seven offshore platform rigs. For more information, see H&P online at www.helmerichpayne.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and such statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the registrant’s business strategy, future financial position, operations outlook, future cash flow, future use of generated cash flow, dividend amounts and timing, supplemental shareholder return plans and amounts of any future dividends, future share repurchases, investments, active rig count projections, projected costs and plans, objectives of management for future operations, contract terms, financing and funding, capex spending and budgets, outlook for domestic and international markets, future commodity prices, and future customer activity and relationships are forward-looking statements. For information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business, please refer to the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections and other disclosures in the Company’s SEC filings, including but not limited to its annual report on Form 10‑K and quarterly reports on Form 10‑Q. As a result of these factors, Helmerich & Payne, Inc.’s actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such statements. We undertake no duty to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changes in internal estimates, expectations or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws.

Helmerich & Payne uses its Investor Relations website as a channel of distribution for material company information. Such information is routinely posted and accessible on its Investor Relations website at www.helmerichpayne.com. Information on our website is not part of this release.

Note Regarding Trademarks. Helmerich & Payne, Inc. owns or has rights to the use of trademarks, service marks and trade names that it uses in conjunction with the operation of its business. Some of the trademarks that appear in this release or otherwise used by H&P include FlexRig, which may be registered or trademarked in the United States and other jurisdictions.

(1) Select items are considered non-GAAP metrics and are included as a supplemental disclosure as the Company believes identifying and excluding select items is useful in assessing and understanding current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time involving previous and subsequent periods and/or forecasting future periods results. Select items are excluded as they are deemed to be outside the Company's core business operations. See Non-GAAP Measurements.

(2) Direct margin, which is considered a non-GAAP metric, is defined as operating revenues (less reimbursements) less direct operating expenses (less reimbursements) and is included as a supplemental disclosure. We believe it is useful in assessing and understanding our current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time. See Non-GAAP Measurements for a reconciliation of segment operating income(loss) to direct margin. Expected direct margin for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 is provided on a non-GAAP basis only because certain information necessary to calculate the most comparable GAAP measure is unavailable due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and the future financial statement impact of certain items. Therefore, as a result of the uncertainty and variability of the nature and amount of future items and adjustments, which could be significant, we are unable to provide a reconciliation of expected direct margin to the most comparable GAAP measure without unreasonable effort.

Contact: Dave Wilson, Vice President of Investor Relations

investor.relations@hpinc.com

(918) 588‑5190

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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts)	June 30,		March 31,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
	2024		2024		2023		2024		2023
OPERATING REVENUES
Drilling services	$	695,139	$	685,131	$	721,567	$	2,054,835	$	2,205,419
Other	2,585		2,812		2,389		7,979		7,396
	697,724		687,943		723,956		2,062,814		2,212,815
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Drilling services operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization	417,028		401,851		429,182		1,222,182		1,306,543
Other operating expenses	1,144		1,026		1,003		3,307		3,317
Depreciation and amortization	97,816		104,545		94,811		296,352		287,721
Research and development	10,555		12,942		7,085		32,105		22,720
Selling, general and administrative	66,870		62,037		49,271		185,484		150,581
Asset impairment charges	—		—		—		—		12,097

Gain on reimbursement of drilling equipment	(9,732)		(7,461)		(10,642)		(24,687)		(37,940)
Other (gain) loss on sale of assets	2,730		2,431		4,504		2,718		(394)
	586,411		577,371		575,214		1,717,461		1,744,645
OPERATING INCOME	111,313		110,572		148,742		345,353		468,170
Other income (expense)
Interest and dividend income	11,888		6,567		10,748		29,189		20,508
Interest expense	(4,336)		(4,261)		(4,324)		(12,969)		(12,918)
Gain (loss) on investment securities	389		3,747		(18,538)		102		6,123
Other	3,134		400		(672)		2,991		(1,218)
	11,075		6,453		(12,786)		19,313		12,495
Income before income taxes	122,388		117,025		135,956		364,666		480,665
Income tax expense	33,703		32,194		40,663		95,977		124,187
NET INCOME	$	88,685	$	84,831	$	95,293	$	268,689	$	356,478

Basic earnings per common share	$	0.89	$	0.85	$	0.93	$	2.68	$	3.40

Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.88	$	0.84	$	0.93	$	2.67	$	3.39

Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	98,752		98,774		101,163		98,891		103,464
Diluted	99,007		99,046		101,550		99,116		103,852

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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
	June 30,		September 30,
(in thousands except share data and share amounts)	2024		2023
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	203,633	$	257,174
Restricted cash	78,369		59,064
Short-term investments	86,088		93,600
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $2,377 and $2,688, respectively	415,395		404,188
Inventories of materials and supplies, net	115,312		94,227
Prepaid expenses and other, net	71,522		97,727
Assets held-for-sale	—		645
Total current assets	970,319		1,006,625

Investments	292,229		264,947
Property, plant and equipment, net	3,014,345		2,921,695
Other Noncurrent Assets:
Goodwill	45,653		45,653
Intangible assets, net	55,752		60,575
Operating lease right-of-use asset	57,315		50,400
Other assets, net	49,369		32,061
Total other noncurrent assets	208,089		188,689

Total assets	$	4,484,982	$	4,381,956

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	158,896	$	130,852
Dividends payable	42,045		25,194


Accrued liabilities	255,851		262,885
Total current liabilities	456,792		418,931

Noncurrent Liabilities:
Long-term debt, net	545,589		545,144
Deferred income taxes	494,412		517,809
Other	131,344		128,129

Total noncurrent liabilities	1,171,345		1,191,082

Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock, $0.10 par value, 160,000,000 shares authorized, 112,222,865 shares issued as of June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, and 98,755,412 and 99,426,526 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively	11,222		11,222
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued	—		—
Additional paid-in capital	510,379		525,369
Retained earnings	2,833,136		2,707,715
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(8,499)		(7,981)
Treasury stock, at cost, 13,467,453 shares and 12,796,339 shares as of June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively	(489,393)		(464,382)
Total shareholders’ equity	2,856,845		2,771,943
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	4,484,982	$	4,381,956

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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
	Nine Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2024		2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	268,689	$	356,478
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	296,352		287,721
Asset impairment charges	—		12,097


Provision for credit loss	(213)		2,165
Stock-based compensation	23,777		23,884
Gain on investment securities	(102)		(6,123)
Gain on reimbursement of drilling equipment	(24,687)		(37,940)
Other (gain) loss on sale of assets	2,718		(394)


Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	(23,634)		4,197
Other	3,011		3,960
Changes in assets and liabilities	(30,004)		(27,045)
Net cash provided by operating activities	515,907		619,000

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(389,095)		(281,790)

Purchase of short-term investments	(148,451)		(102,140)
Purchase of long-term investments	(9,167)		(18,813)

Proceeds from sale of short-term investments	152,034		148,651


Insurance proceeds from involuntary conversion	5,533		—
Proceeds from asset sales	35,148		63,048


Net cash used in investing activities	(353,998)		(191,044)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid	(126,417)		(152,579)



Payments for employee taxes on net settlement of equity awards	(12,176)		(14,410)
Payment of contingent consideration from acquisition of business	(6,250)		(250)


Share repurchases	(51,302)		(247,213)
Other	—		(540)
Net cash used in financing activities	(196,145)		(414,992)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	(34,236)		12,964
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	316,238		269,009
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	$	282,002	$	281,973

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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
SEGMENT REPORTING
	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	June 30,		March 31,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
(in thousands, except operating statistics)	2024		2024		2023		2024		2023
NORTH AMERICA SOLUTIONS
Operating revenues	$	620,040	$	613,339	$	641,612	$	1,827,661	$	1,944,555
Direct operating expenses	342,617		341,938		364,688		1,022,763		1,111,154
Depreciation and amortization	89,207		97,573		87,209		273,799		266,093
Research and development	10,623		13,006		7,254		32,318		23,051
Selling, general and administrative expense	14,234		13,692		12,962		43,802		43,364
Asset impairment charges	—		—		—		—		3,948
Segment operating income	$	163,359	$	147,130	$	169,499	$	454,979	$	496,945
Financial Data and Other Operating Statistics1:
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)2	$	277,423	$	271,401	$	276,924	$	804,898	$	833,401
Revenue days3	13,683		14,123		15,075		41,516		48,142
Average active rigs4	150		155		166		152		176
Number of active rigs at the end of period5	146		152		153		146		153
Number of available rigs at the end of period	232		233		233		232		233
Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses	$	74,915	$	73,584	$	82,688	$	218,227	$	239,288

INTERNATIONAL SOLUTIONS
Operating revenues	$	47,882	$	45,878	$	48,692	$	148,512	$	159,383
Direct operating expenses	47,446		37,514		45,390		129,479		133,642
Depreciation	2,797		2,418		2,171		7,549		5,215
Selling, general and administrative expense	2,483		2,377		2,528		7,336		8,245
Asset impairment charges	—		—		—		—		8,149
Segment operating income (loss)	$	(4,844)	$	3,569	$	(1,397)	$	4,148	$	4,132
Financial Data and Other Operating Statistics1:
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)2	$	436	$	8,364	$	3,302	$	19,033	$	25,741
Revenue days3	1,067		1,038		1,215		3,278		3,618
Average active rigs4	12		11		13		12		13
Number of active rigs at the end of period5	12		11		13		12		13
Number of available rigs at the end of period	23		22		22		23		22
Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses	$	2,069	$	1,964	$	2,098	$	7,417	$	7,743

OFFSHORE GULF OF MEXICO
Operating revenues	$	27,218	$	25,913	$	31,221	$	78,662	$	101,364
Direct operating expenses	19,611		23,010		23,913		62,200		75,292
Depreciation	1,798		1,941		1,873		5,807		5,671
Selling, general and administrative expense	799		884		730		2,515		2,263
Segment operating income	$	5,010	$	78	$	4,705	$	8,140	$	18,138
Financial Data and Other Operating Statistics1:
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)2	$	7,607	$	2,903	$	7,308	$	16,462	$	26,072
Revenue days3	273		273		364		835		1,092
Average active rigs4	3		3		4		3		4
Number of active rigs at the end of period5	3		3		4		3		4
Number of available rigs at the end of period	7		7		7		7		7
Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses	$	7,746	$	8,857	$	7,823	$	24,430	$	23,006

(1)These operating metrics and financial data, including average active rigs, are provided to allow investors to analyze the various components of segment financial results in terms of activity, utilization and other key results. Management uses these metrics to analyze historical segment financial results and as the key inputs for forecasting and budgeting segment financial results.

(3)Defined as the number of contractual days we recognized revenue for during the period.

(4)Active rigs generate revenue for the Company; accordingly, 'average active rigs' represents the average number of rigs generating revenue during the applicable time period. This metric is calculated by dividing revenue days by total days in the applicable period (i.e. 91 days for the three months ended June 30, 2024, March 31, 2024, and June 30, 2023, 274 days for the nine months ended June 30, 2024 and 273 days for the nine months ended June 30, 2023).

(5)Defined as the number of rigs generating revenue at the applicable end date of the time period.

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Segment operating income (loss) for all segments is a non-GAAP financial measure of the Company’s performance, as it excludes gain on sale of assets, corporate selling, general and administrative expenses and corporate depreciation. The Company considers segment operating income (loss) to be an important supplemental measure of operating performance for presenting trends in the Company’s core businesses. This measure is used by the Company to facilitate period-to-period comparisons in operating performance of the Company’s reportable segments in the aggregate by eliminating items that affect comparability between periods. The Company believes that segment operating income (loss) is useful to investors because it provides a means to evaluate the operating performance of the segments and the Company on an ongoing basis using criteria that are used by our internal decision makers. Additionally, it highlights operating trends and aids analytical comparisons. However, segment operating income (loss) has limitations and should not be used as an alternative to operating income or loss, a performance measure determined in accordance with GAAP, as it excludes certain costs that may affect the Company’s operating performance in future periods.

Income from discontinued operations was presented as a separate line item on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2023. To conform with the current fiscal year presentation, we reclassified amounts previously presented in Income from discontinued operations, which were not material, to Other within Other income (expense) on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2023.

The following table reconciles operating income per the information above to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes as reported on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:


	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	June 30,		March 31,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
(in thousands)	2024		2024		2023		2024		2023
Operating income (loss)
North America Solutions	$	163,359	$	147,130	$	169,499	$	454,979	$	496,945
International Solutions	(4,844)		3,569		(1,397)		4,148		4,132
Offshore Gulf of Mexico	5,010		78		4,705		8,140		18,138
Other	(4,791)		2,785		2,104		(2,073)		13,604
Eliminations	(616)		(772)		4,470		(1,054)		4,513
Segment operating income	$	158,118	$	152,790	$	179,381	$	464,140	$	537,332
Gain on reimbursement of drilling equipment	9,732		7,461		10,642		24,687		37,940
Other gain (loss) on sale of assets	(2,730)		(2,431)		(4,504)		(2,718)		394
Corporate selling, general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation	(53,807)		(47,248)		(36,777)		(140,756)		(107,496)
Operating income	$	111,313	$	110,572	$	148,742	$	345,353	$	468,170
Other income (expense):
Interest and dividend income	11,888		6,567		10,748		29,189		20,508
Interest expense	(4,336)		(4,261)		(4,324)		(12,969)		(12,918)
Gain (loss) on investment securities	389		3,747		(18,538)		102		6,123
Other	3,134		400		(672)		2,991		(1,218)
Total unallocated amounts	11,075		6,453		(12,786)		19,313		12,495
Income before income taxes	$	122,388	$	117,025	$	135,956	$	364,666	$	480,665

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SUPPLEMENTARY STATISTICAL INFORMATION

Unaudited

U.S. LAND RIG COUNTS & MARKETABLE FLEET STATISTICS


	July 24,	June 30,	March 31,	Q3FY24
	2024	2024	2024	Average
U.S. Land Operations
Term Contract Rigs	88	83	96	86
Spot Contract Rigs	60	63	56	64
Total Contracted Rigs	148	146	152	150
Idle or Other Rigs	84	86	81	82
Total Marketable Fleet	232	232	233	232

H&P GLOBAL FLEET UNDER TERM CONTRACT STATISTICS

Number of Rigs Already Under Long-Term Contracts(*)

(Estimated Quarterly Average — as of 6/30/24)


	Q4	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Q1	Q2
Segment	FY24	FY25	FY25	FY25	FY25	FY26	FY26
U.S. Land Operations	86.9	72.5	40.8	30.4	27.1	19.3	4.0
International Land Operations	9.0	10.9	13.1	11.7	11.0	10.9	10.0
Offshore Operations	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Total	95.9	83.4	53.9	42.1	38.1	30.2	14.0

(*) All of the above rig contracts have original terms equal to or in excess of six months and include provisions for early termination fees.

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NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION OF SELECT ITEMS AND ADJUSTED NET INCOME(**)


	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
(in thousands, except per share data)	Pretax		Tax Impact		Net		EPS
Net income (GAAP basis)					$	88,685	$	0.88
(-) Fair market adjustment to equity investments	$	7,508	$	1,944	$	5,564	$	0.06
(-) Non-recurring professional service fees	$	(6,680)	$	(1,730)	$	(4,950)	$	(0.05)
(-) Losses on a Blue Chip Swap transaction	$	(7,112)	$	(1,842)	$	(5,270)	$	(0.05)
Adjusted net income					$	93,341	$	0.92


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
(in thousands, except per share data)	Pretax		Tax Impact		Net		EPS
Net income (GAAP basis)					$	84,831	$	0.84
(-) Fair market adjustment to equity investments	$	3,777	$	920	$	2,857	$	0.03
(-) Research and development expenses associated with an asset acquisition	$	(3,840)	$	(995)	$	(2,845)	$	(0.03)
Adjusted net income					$	84,819	$	0.84

(**)The Company believes identifying and excluding select items is useful in assessing and understanding current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time involving previous and subsequent periods and/or forecasting future period results. Select items are excluded as they are deemed to be outside of the Company's core business operations.

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NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION OF DIRECT MARGIN

Direct margin is considered a non-GAAP metric. We define "direct margin" as operating revenues (less reimbursements) less direct operating expenses (less reimbursements). Direct margin is included as a supplemental disclosure because we believe it is useful in assessing and understanding our current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time. Direct margin is not a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and should therefore be considered only as supplemental to such GAAP financial measures.

The following table reconciles direct margin to segment operating income (loss), which we believe is the financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP that is most directly comparable to direct margin.


	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
(in thousands)	North America Solutions		International Solutions		Offshore Gulf of Mexico
Segment operating income (loss)	$	163,359	$	(4,844)	$	5,010
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization	89,207		2,797		1,798
Research and development	10,623		—		—
Selling, general and administrative expense	14,234		2,483		799
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)	$	277,423	$	436	$	7,607


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
(in thousands)	North America Solutions		International Solutions		Offshore Gulf of Mexico
Segment operating income	$	147,130	$	3,569	$	78
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization	97,573		2,418		1,941
Research and development	13,006		—		—
Selling, general and administrative expense	13,692		2,377		884
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)	$	271,401	$	8,364	$	2,903


	Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
(in thousands)	North America Solutions		International Solutions		Offshore Gulf of Mexico
Segment operating income (loss)	$	169,499	$	(1,397)	$	4,705
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization	87,209		2,171		1,873
Research and development	7,254		—		—
Selling, general and administrative expense	12,962		2,528		730
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)	$	276,924	$	3,302	$	7,308


	Nine Months Ended June 30, 2024
(in thousands)	North America Solutions		International Solutions		Offshore Gulf of Mexico
Segment operating income	$	454,979	$	4,148	$	8,140
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization	273,799		7,549		5,807
Research and development	32,318		—		—
Selling, general and administrative expense	43,802		7,336		2,515


Direct margin (Non-GAAP)	$	804,898	$	19,033	$	16,462

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	Nine Months Ended June 30, 2023
(in thousands)	North America Solutions		International Solutions		Offshore Gulf of Mexico
Segment operating income	$	496,945	$	4,132	$	18,138
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization	266,093		5,215		5,671
Research and development	23,051		—		—
Selling, general and administrative expense	43,364		8,245		2,263
Asset impairment charges	3,948		8,149		—
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)	$	833,401	$	25,741	$	26,072

Cover Page	Jul. 24, 2024
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	8-K
Document Period End Date	Jul. 24, 2024
Entity Registrant Name	HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0000046765
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Entity File Number	1-4221
Entity Tax Identification Number	73-0679879
Entity Address, Address Line One	222 North Detroit Avenue
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Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	74120
City Area Code	918
Local Phone Number	742-5531
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Soliciting Material	false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer	false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer	false
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock ($0.10 par value)
Trading Symbol	HP
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